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Annual events on behalf of the Morris Museum are an important tradition in the Morris County region. Kaleidoscope is an annual black tie gala and auction. Holiday Tree Festival features a dramatic display of beautifully hand-crafted trees and holiday items. The annual Golf Classic is a highlight for golf enthusiasts. Proceeds from these events enhance the museum’s education and exhibition programs. The Friends of the Morris Museum host Kaleidoscope and the Holiday Tree Festival.

2007 Golf Classic Committee Members: (from left) Carl Braunschweiger of Braunschweiger Jewelers, Tim Russell of CNN, Larry O'Connor of UBS and Sally C. Muscarella of Interactive Media Associates. Missing from photo is Paul Santucci of UBS.

Annual Golf Classic

The Annual Golf Classic offers a day of fun, fellowship and relaxed golf. The event also offers attractive prizes and the opportunity to benefit one of New Jersey’s outstanding cultural institutions.

Everyone is a winner at the Annual Golf Classic… the participants, the museum, members and visitors to the museum! We value your participation and strengthening our crucial “links” between the museum and its ever-widening community.

For sponsorship, participation and tournament information call 973.971.3705.


From left: Former Friends President Joen Ferrrari, current Friends President Joan Petite and member Ellie Nice show off several of the bags auctioned at the 2007 luncheon.

Bag Ladies Luncheon

May 5, 2009

Fendi, Coach, MAXX, Mary Frances, Vera Bradley! Ladies, do you love fashionable designer handbags but hate to pay the steep price tags?

The Friends of the Morris Museum will host Bag Ladies Luncheon, featuring a silent auction of more than 100 new, gently used and vintage handbags at great prices!

Don’t be confused by the name! The Bag Ladies Luncheon is for both the young and the old who simply must have fabulous designer handbags.

The Morris Museum’s Bag Ladies Luncheon includes an enjoyable lunch and an entertaining presentation at the Spring Brook Country Club.

For more information or to donate a bag, please call the Friends office at 973.971.3733.


Kaleidoscope Ball

The elegance of the annual Kaleidoscope Ball makes this gala an evening not to be missed.

The Friends of the Morris Museum host an Annual Kaleidoscope Ball to benefit the many wonderfuls programs, exhibitions and performances at the museum and Bickford Theatre.

The elegant evening boasts both a live and silent auction; dinner and dancing. The Gala is held in the dramatic new glass Grand Pavilion, as well as beneath the sky-lit Museum Court.

Traditionally, The Friends honor community leaders at the gala. In 2008, The Past Presidents of The Friends accepted the ninth Chester Newkirk Award for the groups outstanding dedication and leadership and BayerHealthCare accepted the Morris Museum's Community Spirit Award.

The 2009 date and recipients have not yet been announced.

For sponsorship information or to request an invitation to the 2009 Kaleidoscope Ball, please call the Friends Office at 973.971.3733.


Joen Ferrari, former President of the Friends with husband, Gene, enjoy the 2006 Feliz Navidad Holiday Party.

Holiday Tree Festival Party December 6, 2008

The popular Tree Festival will return this year! Kick off the holiday season at the Morris Museum's annual holiday gala! Guests will enjoy an evening of cocktails and sumptuous buffet dinner set against the backdrop of the festive Holiday Tree Festival decor. They will also enjoy an exclusive preview of the elaborate Holiday Tree Festival and be among the first visitors to purchase the original, hand-made holiday items inlcuding trees, wreaths, garlands, centerpieces and more! The evening will feature live entertainment, raffle and live auction. The chairs for this year's festivities are Joen Ferrari and Sarah Flaherty.

To request an invitation, please call the Friends office at 973.971.3733.

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